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Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Marathon has served the neighborhoods of Philadelphia for over 25 years as a family-run restaurant group. We serve well-made American classics, and strive to source the freshest food locally available to us, including from our own Marathon Farm in Brewerytown, Philadelphia. Our favorite farm to table items include our grass-fed Cheesesteak, free-range Turkey Plate, and fluffy Omelettes made with cage-free eggs.
We love food, but more importantly we create the food that people love to eat. We set out each day to provide our guests with a complete feel-good dining experience in a casual setting. We offer warm and personal hospitality rooted in a real concern for our guests' experience and we believe that everyone should be able to afford delicious food. We bring people together through food, personal connections and artistic spaces.
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We love food, but more importantly we create the food that people love to eat. We set out each day to provide our guests with a complete feel-good dining experience in a casual setting. We offer warm and personal hospitality rooted in a real concern for our guests' experience and we believe that everyone should be able to afford delicious food. We bring people together through food, personal connections and artistic spaces.
43 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 43 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(22)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(15)
- good for groups(14)
- fit for foodies(10)
- great for lunch(10)
- great for outdoor dining(9)
- great for brunch(6)
Marathon - 19th & Spruce Reviews List
Review 1 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Better at brunch
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for dinner, food was flavor less I never rely touched my burger, I did complain and was still charged, after I told them it was dry"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch
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Review 2 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great American fare
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always, Marathon on Spruce has a fantastic selection of American fare. Always reliably on spot good food and good service."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I thought the salads were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I thought the salads were great but small for them being an entree and over $11."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
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Review 4 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed our dinner, very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our dinner, very nice american cuisine, with quiet and elegant ambiance. Wouldn't recommend it for desert, but other than that I would definitely go again."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really good food for reasonable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really good food for reasonable prices with a warm, friendly staff...great neighborhood joint :)"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 6 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place, but VERY noisy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've been coming here for years. It's reliably good and the waitstaff is almost always notably nice. The big problem is it is so noisy in there it's almost impossible to talk. It's a good place for families with small kids with the result that there are always a booth or two of screaming babies; and the place is an echo chamber. They also seem to have added a booth - which adds more sound. Stil, it's a good reliable place with some great dishes and we'll be back. Just not with anyone who minds a LOT of noise and some baby screams echoing around."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
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Review 7 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Brunch Lunch or dinner. all
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Brunch Lunch or dinner. all good. had dinner this trip and thoroughly enjoyed."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 8 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very Pleasant Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very hip decor. Waiter was friendly, appropriately attentive, knowledgeable and efficient. Our order came out quickly and the host went out of his way to accomodate our party of 8. The menu had a nice variety for dinner - there were vegetarian options, breakfast for dinner, traditional comfort foods, fish, pasta, etc. Everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed their meal. There was fresh fruit on the menu offered as a side - it was fresh, the portion size was generous and it was delicious. Price was also very reasonable."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fresh food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall, very good experience. A bit noisy, and brisket was a little dry, however, burger and chicken queso were good."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 10 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My client flew in from Miami
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My client flew in from Miami and we had just enough time for lunch. Rather than discussing business, we spent ALL of out time eating off each other's plate and falling in love with our food. (Btw, this was a client that I me for the very first time who generally "complains about EVERYTHING)"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
original but also classic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love the delicious original interpretations of classic dishes that Marathon offers. The food never disappoints. Ingredients always seem fresh, presentation is always beautiful and the food is delicious. Our waiter was knowledgable, friendly & offered several personal and helpful suggestions and the food didn't take long to come out at all. Try the hot roasted turkey plate for a "Thanksgiving Dinner" experience that can be enjoyed any time you might be craving comfort food at it's best."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 12 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Marathon was recommended to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Marathon was recommended to me by a friend so I decided to set up my Friday night dinner there with a few friends.
The service was outstanding. The moment I walked in I asked if there was any place I could charge my phone and the lady was very helpful in providing seating close to an electric outlet. The waiter was also very friendly and courteous. He did not interrupt our conversations and was prompt in providing whatever we asked for.
The food, FANTASTIC. I ordered the Marathon burger and substituted the bacon for mushrooms (since I don't eat pork) and the burger was cooked perfectly. The house BBQ sauce they use is also very tasty and adds a wild kick which made it all that much better.
I highly recommend Marathon Grill!!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 13 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We like going to the Marathon:
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We like going to the Marathon: it's nearby, moderately priced, tasty food. Usually the wait staff is attentive and pleasant, but this time we had a surly waiter who seemed annoyed at our presence."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
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Review 14 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Just had a nice visit to Marathon.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Just had a nice visit to Marathon. It's a good, American eatery where you aren't going to pay too much, but you know what you are getting. Nothing overly gourmet, but tasty food and a nice time. I don't usually comment, but our waitress was excellent, and service was great to get us out in time for the symphony."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice food and had a nice time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice food and had a nice time even though my philly cheesesteak was ground beef. Is this sac-religious?"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Based on the average of (28) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
4 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate